This hike goes right up over Mt. Wachusett. On a nice day there can be spectacular views!! Oh and we end at the Wachusett Village Inn
1. Starting in Sanctuary Parking lot turn Left, Heading west on Goodnow Rd.(paved) 0.1 mi
2. Pass through Metal Gate, turn right onto Midstate Trail and follow yellow triangles 0.2 mi
3. Turn Left at T- intersection, follow sign for Chapman trail, toward glacial boulder trail 0.1 mi
4. Come through Stone Wall, cross intersection, following Chapman Trail 0.3 mi
5. Bear right, continue northeast on chapman trail as Western Border Trail enters from left 0.1 mi
6. Cross Thompson Rd. (paved), passing Black pond on other side, and crossing a wooden Footbridge over stream 0.3 mi
7. Pass Sanctuary boundary, at stone wall, marked by post #28 and signs for Midstate and Dickens 0.3 mi
8. Go Through Metal Gate, cross Westminster Rd (paved), picking up Harrington Trail/ Midstate trail on other side, climbing through open clearing 0.1 mi
9.Cross Stone Wall, turn Left at top of clearing, follow broad two track trail. 0.1 mi
10. Follow blazes as trail bears to right 0.1 mi
11. Continue along Harrington trail as Stage Coach Trail leads off to right 0.2 mi
12. Cross wooden foot bridge over W.Wachusett Brook, cross West Rd (dirt) continuing on Harrington 0.2 mi
13. Cross Administration rd (paved), continue on Harrington, crossing two wooden foot bridges, passing jct. with Lower link trail 0.2 mi
14. At top of Steep climb turn Left onto Semuhenna Trail 0.4 mi
15. Cross Summit Rd. (paved), bear left onto Semuhenna/Westside Trail, then immediate Right onto Semuhenna 0.2 mi
16. Cross Summit Rd. again 0.3 mi
17. Merge Left at T-Intersection onto Old Indian Trail. 0.2
18. Cross Balance Rock Rd. (dirt), cross intersection to pick up Balance Rock Trail. Pass Balance Rock and follow blazes veering left downhill 0.4
19. At bottom of hill pass by left turn for Pine Loop Trail, then take Left into Ski area parking Lot 0.2 mi
20. Walk across the lot to 3 Flag Poles near pond at entrance rd. Turn Right onto Mile Hill rd. walk uhill on shoulder following yellow triangles 0.1 mi
21. Turn left onto hiking path marked Midstate Trail just before town line 0.1 mi
22. Cross abandoned two track dirt rd and stone wall. Pass sign about Fitchburg watershed, please stay on trail 0.1 mi
23. Cross Wooden Footbridge over stream, passing several more stream beds flowing downhill on left. 0.1 mi
24. Pass unmarked trail on right, then bear Left follow triangles 0.3 mi
25. Turn Right at Y-intersection 0.1 mi
26. Cross a Stream on Stone Causeway and turn Right at T-intersection. enter small p-lot for Redemtion Rock. Follow Blazes, turn Left before reaching the rock, slight descent, cross over RT 140. 0.1 mi
27. Pass boulder on left and continue uphill, scaling cliff and overlook of Mt. 1.1 mi
28. Pass campfire circles, turn sharp left, climb up steep cliffs, Crow Hill Ledges. turn Right at top of Cliffs to reach overlook or Crow Hill ponds and RT 31. 0.1 mi
29. Take a sharp Left, follow blazes, circling counter-clockwise around Crow Hill. 0.4 mi
30. Descend from Ledges, on stone steps, turn Left at lg boulder at base of hill 0.9 mi
31. Cross stone wall and proceed Left 0.2 mi
32. Cross stone wall and Turn Right 0.1 mi
33. Emerge from woods and turn Right on Stone Hill Rd (paved) 0.1 mi
34. Cross Narrows Rd, walk over wooden auto bridge, trun Left onto Hiking Path on other side, follow parrallel to Narrows Rd. 0.1 mi
35. Folk Left, follow Triangles, stay close to stream 0.3 mi
36. Bear right, leaving stream, climbing switchbacks 0.1
37. Continue on, crossing two wide dirt paths, turn Right onto 3rd Two Track Path 0.1 mi
38. Cross several more dirt roads, emerging into Parking Lot, stay to left, follow edge of lot to other side and turn left into woods. 0.1 mi
39. Emerge from woods, cross Wyman Rd to Vilalge Inn Rd.0.1 mi
Approximately 8.5 Miles
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